You all know how I feel about cats...

BUT, Nate didn't want my neurosis to impact Kevin. For Memorial Day, we visited Aunt Nicole & Uncle Joe's house. Kevin met their cats. He was not afraid of them at all. We were surprised that the kitties didn't run away from Kevin right away. Instead, Angel sat next to Kevin as they checked eachother out. Well, we are headed for Iowa tomorrow. Nate begins his new job on Monday! Our condo has not sold yet, so we will be driving back & forth a ton. Wish us luck!!!

zoo video :)

Our day at the zoo

Yesterday we took Kevin to the Lincoln Park Zoo. We went there last summer too, but Kevin was sleeping the entire time. Yesterday was much more fun than last year, he was laughing and pointing at a bunch of the animals. The zebras & monkeys were a big hit!

The grizzly bear came really close:

A ride on the merry-go-rounds was the grand finale! Kevin loved the music

Play time

A few friends from our playgroup came over this morning. The moms enjoyed coffee & bagels and the kids played. We decided that first thing in the morning is the best time to meet, since all the kids are awake early, but have different nap times. Kevin was still wearing his PJ's when our friends arrived (don't worry, I was not).

It was really hard to get these 3 active boys to sit still for this photo - that's why Kevin looks so angry (and you thought he always smiles!)

Yesterday, Nate thought it was funny that Kevin & I were wearing similar sweat suits. Nate needs one too! For 10 whole seconds Kevin actually sat still on my lap!

Family Time

So far, we are enjoying our first week of official unemployment! Last week we flew to Des Moines to look at houses. We have one in mind, but we are waiting for our condo to sell before we make an offer.

Friday was an awesome day. Kevin was spoiled by his daycare teachers one last time, it was his last day of school. Nate and I went to the Cub's game (we scored free box seats thanks to Grandmom!) When we went to pick Kevin up at school on Friday afternoon, we were overwhelmed by the loving good-bye from his teachers. We felt so sad to make them all cry. They promised to check the blog, and we will take Kevin back to visit.

This week we are going to take Kevin to the Lincoln Park Zoo, a few playdates and to visit lots of friends :)

Here is a video from the weekend. Kevin's teacher taught him to say "NO NO" as he points his finger. He does this at home all the time, it's very hard to take him seriously.

bragging

Today was a crazy day. Today was my last day of work, Nate's too. I thought I would be jumping for joy, but instead I cried like a baby. Luckily, the wonderful people in my office gave me lots of hugs and promised to keep in touch and check Kevin's blog... which brings me to this thought...
Isn't this blog just the best way for me to brag about Kevin? Yes it is! So here you go...

After a crazy day, Nate and I left behind life in downtown Chicago to pick Kevin up from school. We were surprised to learn that he was walking! Well, not really walking, but walking with the help of pushing a large wheeled toy across the play yard. What makes this extra funny & exciting is that Kevin yells the entire time he is "walking". It's more like a run away car with no brakes. He keeps pushing it until he crashes.

The other cool thing he did today was give me kisses when I asked him. We were playing on the floor in his room and he crawled into my lap. I said "kisses", and finally, he knew to turn and give his mom and kiss. Well that was just the best way to end the day. I hope he remembers how to do it again when I ask him tomorrow.

What a great day!

Mother's Day #2

This Mother's Day was much different than last year. Last year, my first Mother's Day, Kevin was 6 weeks old. Life is way different now. I remember being at Grandmom & Grandpop's last year and Kevin slept on Grandpop's lap most of the afternoon. This year... no way! Kevin is in constant movement. But, I am happy to say that in most ways, life with Kevin this Mother's Day is much easier & fun than last year. Grandmom & Grandpop's house has something really cool that we don't have - stairs! Kevin loves to race up the stairs. We left their house tonight with a very tired baby :)

Yesterday afternoon Kevin and I went to the park. In honor of Nate's attendance at yesterday's Cubs game, Kevin was wearing his cubbie jacket. He got lots of attention at the playground with his cool jacket.


On a separate front, we have no new news to share on our upcoming move. We don't have a move date or a new house yet. Our condo is now on the market and we are crossing our fingers for an offer! Our last day of work is this Tuesday, May 13. We have a lot to figure out in the next few weeks!